The Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc. (TRAA) is encouraging all TRAA members, state towing associations, and their members to host the 4-hour version of the National TIM Responder Training. The TIM Responder Training helps to ensure a well-coordinated response to traffic incidents, achieving faster clearance and improved safety for both responders and motorists.

Jim Austrich, FHWA SHRP2 product lead for TIM says, “This TRAA initiative will help us reach our goal to train nearly 80,000 towing and recovery professionals across the country.”

As of June 27, 2016, an estimated 16,558 towing and recovery professionals have already received TIM training – more than 20% of the towing and recovery professionals who have been identified for training. The TRAA’s aim is to implement and institutionalize TIM education within the industry.